School Announcements:
About the Governors
Banstead Infant School
Where We Come From
Governors are required to act in the best interest of the school as a whole, not to represent any particular interest group.
We are elected or appointed as follows:
- Parents. Elected by parents; must have at least one child at the school at the time of election. Are representative parents, not representatives of parents.
- Staff. Elected by staff, must work at the school
- Community. Asked by Governors to bring special expertise to the Governing Body
- Head Teacher. The Head Teacher is usually a governor – We think this is vital, both Assistant Head Teachers also attend meetings, one is the elected staff member.
Training
Governors are encouraged to attend regular training courses, events and workshops to improve their skills and for the overall development of the Governing Body.
All new governors attend two induction courses. Other courses cover specialist responsibilities and committee involvement.
To facilitate this, the school has bought into the Surrey Governor Training Package.
What We Do
Governors seek to maintain and improve standards of education. They: provide a Strategic View, act as a Critical Friend and ensure Accountability. Laws and regulations impose duties on governors, such as to:
- Write and monitor the aims of the school
- Monitor and evaluate the policies to be applied by the Head Teacher and staff
- Ensure a Strategic Improvement Plan is drawn up
- Ensure effective use of the school’s budget
- Appoint, promote, support and discipline staff
- Act as a link between the local community and the school
- Draw up an action plan following a school inspection
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of the children
Meetings
The Governing Body meets twice a term during the autumn, spring and summer. The governing body meetings cover both strategic items such as, pupil progress, the school development plan, finance, staff development and infomation such as, the Head Teacher’s report, safeguarding and reviewing of policies. We feel this is essential so that all governors can fulfill their role in monitoring the school. Governors monitor the on-going strategic improvement plan through twice yearly monitoring visits and committee meetings.
Governors receive no remuneration for their duties and responsibilities as BIS school governors.
Who’s Who
| Full name of Governor | Category | Term of Office | Appointing Body | Nominated Office | Committees | Attendance at Local Governing Body Meetings 2019-20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Andrew Burbidge | Headteacher | 24.9.18 | Governing Body | N/A | All Committees | Present at all meetings: 4/6 |
| Mrs Ann Henwood | Staff | 1.9.16 - 31.8.20 | Deputy Headteacher | Staff of School | All Committees | Present at all meetings: 4/6 |
| Mrs Joan Mary Hornsby | Community | 01.04.14 - 31.03.18 | Directors of Previous Trust | Chair of Governors LA Liaison (in case of allegations against the Head Teacher) | All Committees Head Teacher Performance Review | Present at all meetings: 4/6 |
| Dr Ian Henry Rivens | Community | 01.04.14 - 31.03.18 | Directors of Previous Trust | Vice-Chair Safeguarding | All Committees | Present at all meetings: 4/6 |
| Mr David Keith Spilsbury | Community | 18.10.15 - 17.10.19 | Directors of Previous Trust | N/A | All Committees | Present at meetings: 3/6 |
| Mrs Jo Saxon | Parent | 20.04.20 - 19.04.22 | Parents | N/A | Present at meetings: | |
| Mrs Jenny Frances Blanks | Parent | 23.05.16 to 22.05.20 | Parents | N/A | All Committees | Present at all meetings: 1/6 |
| Governor | Name of Employer/Organisation | Nature of Business | Nature of Interest | Date Declared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Burbidge (Headteacher) | Banstead Infant School | Head Teacher Banstead Infant School | Nothing to declare | 28.9.18 |
| Ann Henwood (Staff Governor) | Banstead Infant School | Deputy Head Teacher Banstead Infant School | Nothing to declare | 28.9.18 |
| Joan Hornsby (Community/Chair) | N/A | N/A | Director of the Oaks Academy Trust by virtue of office | 28.9.18 |
| Ian Rivens (Community/Vice-Chair) | Institute of Cancer Research | Medical / Physicist | Nothing to declare | 28.9.18 |
| David Spilsbury (Community) | Consultant | Engineer Engineering | Spouse is a parent volunteer at the School | 28.9.18 |
| Jo Saxon (Parent) | Parent | |||
| Jenny Frances Blanks (Parent) | N/A | N/A | Chair of the PTA until 29.9.16 | 28.9.18 |
